Stew Crew

The current snow cover gives us a great opportunity to safely burn some brush piles. We’ll be burning the pile that’s built up over the year at the Thoma Preserve. While the pile burns down, we can add to it by carrying previously cut brush from other smaller piles. Because it’ll be chilly in the morning, but looks to warm up throughout the day, this event will be planned for 1 pm instead of our usual start time of 9!

When & Where: CLCF’s Thoma Preserve from 1-3 PM on Thursday, December 11. Parking is available at the corner of Birchview Rd and County Highway Z, West Bend, WI 53095. Because this area is in the road right-of-way, it is not plowed, so please feel free to park along the road shoulder on Birchview Rd as well.

Bring: Because we will be burning, please wear natural fibers (denim, wool, cotton) as your outer layer! Synthetic fibers and synthetic blends such as nylon or polyester will melt if any embers land on them. I’d also recommend taller boots or gaiters to keep the snow out. All this snow is great for skiing, not so much for off-trail hiking!

For more information, contact CLCF Stewardship Coordinator, Sarah, at smoore@theclcf.org.